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Distance from Oberhausen to Cairo

Straight line

3,116 km
1,936 mi · 1,682 NM

By road

4,174 km
2,594 mi

Travel time

44 h 10 min
flight ≈ 4 h 24 min

Direction

SE 130°
initial bearing

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How far is Oberhausen from Cairo?

Oberhausen (Germany) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,116 km in a straight line, that is 1,936 miles or 1,682 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Oberhausen to Cairo is 4,174 km (2,594 miles), about 44 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Oberhausen, Cairo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 130°). The route crosses from Germany into Egypt. The halfway point is at 41.4003°, 21.0740°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Oberhausen from Cairo?

By road it is 4,174 km (2,594 miles) from Oberhausen to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,116 km (1,936 miles).

How long is the drive from Oberhausen to Cairo?

About 44 h 10 min on the fastest route (4,174 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Oberhausen?

Cairo is to the south-east of Oberhausen, at an initial bearing of 130°.

How long is the flight from Oberhausen to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 24 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.